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passed and incorporated in the United States Code. But at the same time- this has happened only in the past few years new bureaus have been established which cost really millions and millions of dollars of Federal appropriations, and there isn't legislative authority for these that [ can find, and I have looked hard.

These include the Office of the Public Service, Office of 1 nternational Environmental Programs. Archives of American Act. Cooper-Hewitf Museum. Division of Performing Arts, and Center for the Study of Man. These lists are not inclusive. There are others in both categories.

Mr. Yates. We will check the authorization. T think the basic act provided for the gathering and dissemination of knowledge. It is quite a broad authority, and I don't know that it has to be more specific than that, but the point you raise is one that 1 think deserves some consideration.

Mr. Simmons. The problem is that authorization really did not in the 1846 law appropriate funds, and that makes it a new ball game.

As a new member of the Board of Rents, you appreciate it puts you in a funny position of creal ing the budget for the institution and goin^: around and recommending the things you want or not. It is a funny situation that should be clarified by the legislative committee, and they have had one hearing in over loo years.

Mr. Yates. Thank you for your statement.

M r. Simmons. Thank you.

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WITNESS

DANIEL A. POOLE, PRESIDENT, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

Mr Yates. Mr. Daniel A. Poole, president, "Wildlife Management Institute. Good morning.

Mr. Poole. Good morning, Mr. Yates.

Mr. Yates. Your statement will be made a part of the record at this point.

[Mr. Poole's statement follows.]